"New Report Reveals Widespread Church Child Sex Abuse in Maryland"

A report from Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has accused more than 150 priests and others associated with the Archdiocese of Baltimore of sexually abusing more than 600 children. The report, which examined thousands of documents dating back to the 1940s, states that the number of abused children is “likely far higher” than 600. The report accuses Archdiocese leaders of dismissing reports of abuse, exhibiting “little to no concern for victims,” and failing to “adequately investigate complaints.” The attorney general’s office recommends that the state amend the statute of limitations for civil actions involving child sex abuse.